Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Cardiologist

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Cardiology Department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford for a 6 month Locum Cardiology Consultant. We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and self-motivated Consultant who will work as a key member of the Cardiology team, working collaboratively with members of the Acute Medicine, Oncology and Intensive Care departments, as well as the other medical specialties such as elderly care where we see an increasing need for aortic intervention.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will support the inpatient, outpatient and cardiac catheter lab service, as well as contributing to the overall strategic development of the cardiology service. The post holder will contribute to outpatient clinics, the consultant of the week ward rota and provide specialist care to the urgent and emergency care pathway. The post holder will join an existing team of 6 consultants and 1 Associate Specialist, 2 SpR's, 1 Specialty Doctor, 3 SHO's and 2 FY1's.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, pro rata - DoE plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

384-SD-EMF18259

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Activities

  • Provide outpatient cardiology clinic support for our increased number of referrals;

  • Participate in the Royal Surrey weekend non-invasive (1:6) on-call rota;

  • Participate in the service governance structures;

  • Provision of rapid access hot clinics to assess patients who may be managed most appropriately in an outpatient or day case setting

  • Undertake outpatient clinics (both general and sub-specialist);

  • To be an integral member of the cardiology team

  • To assess and treat out-patients with cardiovascular disease promoting excellent standards of care which comply with current national standards including

  • Ensuring timely and appropriate communication with colleagues in primary care

  • Developing, with colleagues, multidisciplinary working to ensure efficient utilisation of out-patient facilities and investigations

  • Paying attention to patient experience with regard to waiting times and communication of results

  • To maintain high professional standards and participate in appropriate supporting activities

  • Audit, including national audits

  • Research

  • Teaching and supervision of trainees

  • To fulfil GMC and Trust obligations for revalidation

  • Annual appraisal

  • Job planning

  • Consistent scope of practice

  • Appropriate reporting, response and reflection for untoward incidents, complaints and adverse outcomes

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Activities

  • Provide outpatient cardiology clinic support for our increased number of referrals;

  • Participate in the Royal Surrey weekend non-invasive (1:6) on-call rota;

  • Participate in the service governance structures;

  • Provision of rapid access hot clinics to assess patients who may be managed most appropriately in an outpatient or day case setting

  • Undertake outpatient clinics (both general and sub-specialist);

  • To be an integral member of the cardiology team

  • To assess and treat out-patients with cardiovascular disease promoting excellent standards of care which comply with current national standards including

  • Ensuring timely and appropriate communication with colleagues in primary care

  • Developing, with colleagues, multidisciplinary working to ensure efficient utilisation of out-patient facilities and investigations

  • Paying attention to patient experience with regard to waiting times and communication of results

  • To maintain high professional standards and participate in appropriate supporting activities

  • Audit, including national audits

  • Research

  • Teaching and supervision of trainees

  • To fulfil GMC and Trust obligations for revalidation

  • Annual appraisal

  • Job planning

  • Consistent scope of practice

  • Appropriate reporting, response and reflection for untoward incidents, complaints and adverse outcomes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Fully trained in Cardiology Medicine
  • Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Fully trained in Cardiology Medicine
  • Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Cardiology

Dr Tarique Musa

tarique.musa@nhs.net

01483521122

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, pro rata - DoE plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

384-SD-EMF18259

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU2 7XX


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